Use of computed tomography in diagnosing inguinal hernias: A blinded, prospective, multispecialty evaluation

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:Physical examination misses approximately half of inguinal hernias seen on radiologic imaging. However, tests such as computed tomographic(CT) imaging are subject to interpretation.  Our objective was to determine... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Karla Bernardi (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston)
  2. Deepa Cherla (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston)
  3. Katherine Blair (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston)
  4. Steven Chua (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston)
  5. Eduardo Matta (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston)
  6. Kaustubh Shiralkar (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston)
  7. Venkateswar Surabhi (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston)
  8. Varaha Tammisetti (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston)
  9. Maya Moses (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston)
  10. Cristina Perez Viso (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston)
  11. Lillian Kao (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston)
  12. Tien Ko (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston)
  13. Joseph Hasapes (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston)
  14. Mike Liang (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston)

Topic Areas

General Surgery , Other

Session

QS-GS/CRS » Quick-Shot Presentations: General / Colorectal Surgery (15:00 - Thursday, 21st September, Ireland 406)